Crochet
N More
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Volume
XIII, Issue No. 5
March 15, 2010

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Haley
(and her Dad) have been hard at work on our Café Press T-shirt shop.
We’ve expanded a bit. We have a crochet
t-shirts section.Just click
on the design you like.
We also have crochet
cups, mugs, aprons, and totes.
Some crochet
stuff for your baby (bibs, onesies, etc).
Just in time for valentine’s day we have hearts
.
We’ll be expanding and putting up more designs in the months and weeks ahead.
And Haley wanted me to say thank you for all those who have bought things
and visited.

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QUESTIONS
FROM
THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD

I have crocheted a handbag
in the past and am considering doing another, but they never suggest lining
them.
I just felt like things small items such as pens or pencils could fall through
the spaces or holes in the crochet pattern. Any suggestions or is there something
I don't know?

WORDS
OF ENCOURAGEMENT

"How
far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving
and tolerant of the weak and the strong.
Because someday in life you will have been all of these."
- George Washington Carver

"And whatever
you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the
Son."

John
14:13

Therefore I
want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and
dissension.

1 Timothy
2:8

And Jesus answered
and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith, and do not doubt,
you shall not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to
this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it shall happen. And all
things you ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive."

Matthew 21:21-22

...pray without
ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ
Jesus.

1 Thessalonians
5:17-18

But you, when
you pray, go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to
your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay
you. And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition, as the Gentiles
do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore,
do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need, before you ask him.
Pray, then, in this way; 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.' For if you forgive men
for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if
you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.

It says: 1 sc in each ch
to end of ch. Do not turn. Working into other side of ch, work 1 sc in each
rem loop of ch. Join with sl st to first sc. 84 sc I started with 43 ch and
then sc in each ch to end of ch. I'm confused after that. And does it mean I
will have 84 chs at the end? thank you
Dave and Dee Dean

<< reply >>

Working in the other side
OR opposite side of the foundation chain is easier than you may think. All you
do is work all the way around the chain instead of just down one side like we
usually do.

Think of a foundation chain...
you work stitches down the chain like normal... in your case one single crochet
in each chain gives you 42 single crochets on the first part of that instruction....
then...
to work in the opposite side of the foundation chain you work around the end
of the chain and back up the other side of the chain... so you work one single
crochet into all of foundation chains again... just on the other side.

Re: tissue cover

Hope all is well with you
and your family. You had sent me instructions awhile ago on a Tissue Box cover
hill and valley. Instructions are pretty easy, but on row 3 it said ch 4 (count
as first tc). Then turn , dc what does in mean when it say tc in next stich
. can you please explain. Thank you, God bless Mary Ann

<< reply >>

Some older patterns use
the abbreviation "tc" for a treble crochet stitch.

Re: Read a Pattern: meaning
of crochet stitch

Hi! I have an afghan pattern
from Loops and Threads that has a stitch that I don't understand how to do.
It says:

Row 2
Miss first ch - 1 sp. Does this mean that by missing the first chain it is =
to 1 sp???
I've looked over your online how to instructions but I didn't find anything
for that.

The next step after the
above is 1 dc in next ch - 1 sp -
I belive that you have described that as to work a double crochet in the next
chain 1 space that you made on the previous row.

Thank you for your help!
A beginner, Wendy Suchan

<< reply >>

You have this figured out!

A chain-1 space is the hole
beneath the next chain you made.
Anytime a pattern refers to a chain space, it doesn't matter how many chains,
the space is the hole beneath the chain(s).

So... for your Row 2 you
skip the first chain on the previous/working row then work a double crochet
in the hole beneath the next chain.

I just discovered all your
“row Count” items. I have never done this method. How do you carry the yarn?
Do you cut it off each time & have a bunch of loose ends to weave in? My sister
is a breast cancer survivor & I would love to make the pink ribbon one.

Hi Lisa, didn't they come
out awesome, thanks soooo much for your great pattern! I also made a couple
that were smaller for coasters.
My Irish friends will love and thank you, too! God's blessings on you and your
family! Ruby

<< reply >>

They did turn out great!
I love the fact that you made these into potholders.
Great idea!
Thank you for sharing your picture.

I finished my first one
and it came out pretty good for a beginner. I was surprise how big it was. It
looked a lot smaller in the picture. I can't wait to make a few more. To be
honest I am putting together a kitchen basket for my granddaughter's school
for their upcoming fund raiser and will include a few of these. I am also making
pot holders, hot pads and kitchen towels with a topper that hang. If you have
any easy patterns I would be interested. Thanks again Happy Crocheting and God
Bless you also.
Charlene

I have a cat that has been
diagnosed with cancer.
She has had surgery and is now hairless over her back from neck to her hips.
We live in Colorado and it is still cold.
How did you adjust your pattern for the cat?

<< reply >>

Sorry to hear your cat had
to have surgery. Hope she's doing okay.

Our most popular Dog Sweater
pattern can be made for any breed of dog or cat by using the alteration instructions
on the pattern page: http://www.crochetnmore.com/dogsweater.htm
I do recommend having the animal close by for fittings as you go.

I love this pattern. I have
used it to make a bear for each of my kids. I see you still don't have a picture
on your website for the pattern. I am sending you a picture of the finished
bear. You can use it on you site if you wish that way other people can see what
a cute bear it is. Thank you. I did change the color combination on a few of
them. The green and yellow bear and the red and blue bear are the original design.
Blessings, Anna Wilkinson.

Thanks Anna for sharing
your photo!

Kind
words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Mother Teresa

This book is a wonderful
addition to any crochet library.
I've had numerous requests over the years of what to crochet for boys.
Crobots are definitely the answer!
This 96-page book is filled with numerous types of Crobot patterns as well as
well-illustrated instructions for the crochet stitches, assembly stitches and
other embellishments used in the patterns. The patterns are well written, some
of the book is written in a small font but the pictures are wonderful.

NOTE: This book comes
to you with a safety warning regarding the small parts used in the patterns.
Therefore, please use your own discretion as to the age of the child you intend
the gift for.

Get your copy of Diane England's
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I have to tell you about this new book.
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I'm so happy to have it in my crochet library.

Katherine Lee has an eye for style and a definite knack for creating beautiful
crochet patterns.
I was really happy with the large colorful project photos.
There's something for everyone!
The aspect of Fabulous and Flirty Crochet that stood out to me was the section
on the yarns used in the patterns.
One page shows "actual size" photos of the yarns which makes it super
easy to substitute other yarns if you want to.
For those who stay strictly to the recommended yarn in a pattern Katherine has
included a yarn resource list.
The projects are very fashionable and perfect for gift giving... though I'm
sure you'll have to make something for yourself :o)
I can't wait to try the Flirty Skirt and the Ruffled Strap Tank.

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HUMOR

A preacher trained his horse
to go when he said, "Praise the Lord," and to stop when he said, "Amen."

The preacher mounted the
horse, said, "Praise the Lord" and went for a ride. When he wanted to stop for
lunch, he said, "Amen."

He took off again, saying,
"Praise the Lord." The horse started going toward the edge of a cliff.

The preacher got excited
and said, "Whoa!" Then he remembered and said, "Amen," and the horse stopped
at the edge of the cliff.

The preacher was so relieved
and grateful that he looked up to heaven and said, "Praise the Lord!"

Dallas heard that his father,
grandfather and great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays.
So, on his 21st birthday, Dallas and his big brother Damon, headed out to the
lake. "If they did it, I can too!" he insisted.

When Dallas and Damon arrived
at the lake, they rented a canoe and began paddling. When they got to the middle
of the lake, Dallas stepped off of the side of the boat... and nearly drowned.

Furious and somewhat embarrassed,
he and Damon headed for home.

When Dallas arrived back
at the family home, he asked his grandmother for an explanation.
"Grandma, why can't I walk on water like my father, and his father, and his
father before him?"

His sweet old grandmother
took Dallas by the hand, looked into his eyes, and explained, "That's because
your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were born in January, You were
born in June, dear."

If athletes get athlete's
foot, what do astronauts get?

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- Mistle toe, of course!

Sandra was out driving her
car and while stopped at a red light, the car just died.
It was a busy intersection, and the traffic behind her starting growing.

The guy in the car directly
behind her started honking his horn continuously as Sandra continued to try
getting the car to start up again.

Finally Sandra gets out
of her car and approaches the guy in the car behind her.
"I can't seem to get my car started," Sandra said, smiling.
"Would you be a sweetheart and go and see if you can get it started for me.
I'll stay here in your car and lean on your horn for you."

The doorbell rang and the
lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front
porch.

"Madam," he announced, "I'm
the piano tuner."

The lady exclaimed... "Why,
I didn't send for a piano tuner."

The man replied, "I know
you didn't, but your neighbors did."

All eyes were on the radiant
bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and
the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand.
The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest
smiled broadly.

As her father gave her away
in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.

A police car pulled me
over near the high school where I teach. As the officer asked for my license
and registration, my students began to drive past. Some honked their horns,
others hooted, and still others stopped to admonish me for speeding. Finally
the officer asked me if I was a teacher at the school, and I told him I was.

"I think you've paid your
debt to society," he said with a smile, and left without giving me a ticket.

A friend and his wife were
considering traveling to Alaska for a trip that the husband had long dreamed
of taking. He kept talking about how great it would be to stay in a log cabin
without electricity, to hunt moose, and drive a dog team instead of a car. "If
we decided to live there permanently, away from civilization, what would you
miss the most?" he asked his wife.

She replied, "You."

A boy was assigned a paper
on childbirth and asked his mother, "How was I born?"

"Well honey..." said the
slightly prudish mother, "the stork brought you to us."

"Oh," said the boy, "and
how did you and daddy get born?"

"Oh, the stork brought
us too."

"Well how were grandpa and
grandma born?" the boy persisted.

"Well darling, the stork
brought them too!" said the mother, by now starting to squirm a little.

Several days later, the
boy handed in his paper to the teacher who read with confusion the opening sentence:
"This report has been very difficult to write due to the fact that there hasn't
been a natural childbirth in my family for three generations."

When a physician remarked
on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, the patient said,
"High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family."

"Your mother's side or
your father's?" the doctor asked.

"Neither," the patient replied.
"It's from my wife's family."

"Oh, come now," the doctor
said. "How could your wife's family give you high blood pressure?"

He sighed. "You oughta meet
'em sometime, Doc!"

An old pastor made it a
practice to visit the parish school one day a week. He walked into the 4th grade
class, where the children were studying the states, and asked them how many
states they could name. They could only come up with about 40 names. He jokingly
told them that in his day students knew the names of all the states.

One lad snickered, "Yes,
but in those days there were only 13."

Several years ago my family
and I were at our attorney's office to sign some papers. While we were waiting,
the secretary offered us soft drinks. After a while my son, about five or six
years old, burped rather loudly.

"What do you say?" my wife scolded him.

"I'm not finished yet," was his reply. After he burped again, he excused himself.